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Old 08-26-18 | 06:51 AM
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HillRider
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From: Pittsburgh, PA

Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!

That frame isn't "perfect", it's way too big. That difference between your recommended frame size of 56 - 58 cm and that 62 cm frame is very significant and i can't believe you could ride it safely and comfortably no matter how long your legs are relative to your height. I ride a 57 cm frame and find a similar 59 cm frame significantly too large.

It's as if you wear a size 9 shoe but found a bargain on a pair of size 12 shoes. Find a proper size frame to build up.
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